Digital Sales Representative - Activate

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Digital Sales Representative (Activate).

Who we are 

At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant, diverse team making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. 

About the job

This position is needed to play a key role in further growing the business. As our new Digital Sales Representative, you will be responsible for net new customer acquisition, solution selling, and closing deals within our Self Service accounts.

Responsibilities

Twilio is looking for a Digital Sales Representative who lives the Twilio Magic, is passionate about working with customers, and has experience in selling and closing in the cloud communications platform market. They also have:

In this role, you’ll:

• BE AN OWNER: Responsible for net new customer acquisition and driving new revenue for a specific territory while maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction
• WEAR THE CUSTOMER’S SHOES: Work with customers across all verticals to understand their business and technical requirements. You will need to understand the capabilities of Twilio’s communications API platform so that, together, you can design a solution for their specific use case needs
• EMPOWER OTHERS: Work diligently with cross-functional internal teams (Sales Development, Marketing, Product, Engineering, Support) to address customer requirements, advise on digital communication strategies, and help customers get started on the Twilio platform
• DON'T SETTLE: Passionate about what you do, able to think outside of the box, and have world-class interpersonal and communication skills to make complex technical and financial details sound simple
• RUTHLESSLY PRIORITIZE: Ability to balance competing priorities and manage multiple projects/deals at the same time
• DRAW THE OWL: Passion and ability for thinking outside the box, building out new processes, and helping the team to build a playbook along the way

Qualifications 

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required

• At least 1 year of sales development/business development experience at a technology company or 1+ years of closing experience in another industry
• An understanding (or interest to understand) the cloud computing/communications business model and excitement for selling to a technical audience while utilizing a solution-oriented approach to selling
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effortlessly make complex technical and financial details sound simple
• Technical solutions selling experience and enjoys working with real customers-- listening to them and solving problems
• High adaptability, with comfort trying new things and building within a rapid-paced environment

Location

This role will be remote and based in Ontario, British Columbia or Alberta, Canada.

Travel 

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

• Based in British Columbia: $62,700 - $78,300.
• This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.
• This role is eligible to earn commissions.

The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. 

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

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